Finance Compliance Manager

As a Finance Compliance Manager, you will lead efforts to support all functions in documenting and improving standard operating procedures (policies, procedures, and guidelines) and training for compliance and monitoring. You will be responsible for documenting finance processes to ensure controls are established to oversee operations and will partner with subject matter experts to ensure high-quality internal control assessments and financial statement reviews are available and followed.

Responsibilities:

• Consult and provide guidance and information to internal clients on process development or redesign initiatives.
• Manage and negotiate timelines for process improvement projects focusing on development, implementation, and operation of new business processes.
• Monitor and provide updates on post-implementation and conformance reviews with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance.
• Act as the main business process improvement contact point, providing direction and guidance to stakeholders in process design, support, and operations.
• Advise stakeholders on issues and problems that may arise during process implementation and improvements.
• Create, enhance, and maintain the procedures library, including policies, procedures, and best practices for supporting country operations across functions such as finance, accounting, business development, and procurement.
• Manage partners effectively with key stakeholders to gather and validate flowcharts and narratives needed for the standard operating procedures library.
• Set up tools for financial and accounting oversight and manage their implementation.
• Execute risk assessments at various levels, including entity, financial statements, account balances, and controls; design internal controls and test their operating effectiveness; identify areas of non-compliance; and ensure rectification.
• Identify risks that could reasonably result in material misstatement of financial statements and detect deficiencies or weaknesses in internal control.
• Assess the impact of external environment changes and internal business model changes on internal control effectiveness.
• Meet regularly with relevant stakeholders to discuss issues, track work progress, and ensure quality standards.
• Coordinate statutory accounting submissions and Board papers with auditors and the Head of Finance.
• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations, managing compliance with UK government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Serve as the key contact for providing financial information for audits within the organization.
• Perform any other reasonable duties related to the role.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• 7-10 years of experience in a similar role, with expertise in documenting and flowcharting business processes, especially finance-related processes.
• Experience in FMCG or within the Big Four is desirable.
• ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ERP systems.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging with all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing shifting priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in writing policies and procedures and analyzing processes.
• Ability to see the bigger picture and adopt a holistic approach to process improvement.